Târg
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Târg is an unspecified by Ludovic Basarab, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a busy outdoor market scene. People sit on the ground in the front, wrapped in blankets and wearing head coverings. Behind them, rows of tents stretch into the distance, with more people walking or standing around. The colors are mostly earthy browns and grays, with a few bright spots like a yellow headscarf. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the scene a textured, almost sketchy feel. This makes the painting look less polished than some others. Look up *impasto* to see how this technique works.
Ludovic Basarab turned the Romanian village square into a living room, painting peasants in their Sunday clothes like guests waiting for tea.
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